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- My Morning Booty Call - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have a morning booty call, no missing it, it is absolute. It is my two year old ready for his bottom to be changed. Funny thing, when we were called upon to give our morning routines, this naturally came to mind as it’s my reality. Sorry to disappoint those that may have thought this was ...
Views: 954(3 votes) - Stop Apologizing - Start Living - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsStop Apologizing and Start Living. That's right. I have recently become aware of an interesting phenomenon - many of us apologize all the time. It might be an apology where you actually say "I'm Sorry", but it might be much more subtle. It is a way that we silently apologize for who we are, as ...
Views: 5117(5 votes) - Reach your Destination with a New Set of Directions - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Debora McLaughlinWe all have destinations in mind, getting to work, driving home, going to your usual clients. A destination can even mean reaching someone at a different level, tuning in, being able to influence someone to be more responsive. When was the last time you approached your destination from a ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - Life Management - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowLife Management; being in charge of your own life and having the power over what you do, when you do it, what you say, and how you say it is the direct result of you being in command of your own life. It is your event to run; it is your orchestra to direct and your corporation in which to ...
Views: 1039(3 votes) - 5 Major Causes of Personal & Professional Failure - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from John Chilton1. Lack of defined objectives: Success will always lie just out of reach for anyone who does not set goals and create strategies to achieve those goals on a daily basis. It's a constant job. You need have goals at all times to prevent becoming content or stale in what you are doing. 2. Lack ...
Views: 4719(6 votes) - ***Effective Strategies For Stopping Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Garrett CoanYou will have the greatest success if you read the first newsletter and take some time to observe your own procrastination patterns. Once you have accomplished that, choose a few of the strategies outlined here. Keep working at it until you understand what you need to do to stop putting things ...
Views: 1801(2 votes) - Beliefs: The Invisible Fence - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Susan Crampton DavisWhat allows someone to achieve the results they desire in the workplace – or in life - while others strive, but stop short of their dreams? I believe it revolves around choice. Sometimes we make a conscious choice to let our dreams go, but more often, it’s the choices at the unconscious level ...
Views: 1438(4 votes) - Premature Cognitive Commitments - Limiting Oneself - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner Davenport"Common sense is a collection of prejudices acquired by age 18." ~ Albert Einstein ~ We all have a number of premature cognitive commitments, often referred to as common sense, opinions, and erroneously as facts, which were created in childhood. These early beliefs about reality actually ...
Views: 8003 - Take Your Problem Up With HR, and I don’t Mean Human Resources - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Scott ColettiWe all know what HR stands for. Every company has one, big or small. Whenever there is a problem or concern, the HR department will address the issue and create a solution. So what if we are talking about ourselves? Would if we have an issue that stems from us internally and does not require ...
Views: 1592(3 votes) - Good Nights, Better Mornings and Great Days! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixOne of the best pieces of advice that a coach ever gave me was "Never begin your day before it's finished on paper." Over the years, this has served me extremely well. Whenever my day is not flowing smoothly, or I'm generally unproductive or "feeling a little lost" chances are it is due to poor ...
Views: 1450(4 votes) - Document Dilemma - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Diane CraigManaging your office environment Apple Stores across North America take pride in being paperless environments. They use technology to circumvent reams of paper, with only an occasional departure from their paperless guidelines. Apple may be the exception, rather than the rule. If memory ...
Views: 3754(1 vote) - Are You Interfering with the Law of Attraction? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from David HooperUsing the Law of Attraction to create a better life seems like it should be simple; get clear about what you want, visualize it and focus on it frequently, take inspired action, and “poof!” – wish granted. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that smoothly for everyone. In fact, a good ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - Mastery or Multi-Tasking? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSome women claim their ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously is confirmation of the obvious superiority of the female mind; some men respond that multi-tasking is simply a term for doing a bunch of things badly. Parents lament that computer games and Internet surfing is costing their ...
Views: 828(2 votes) - 5 Great Phoning Tips That Everyone Can Use! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Jonathan Lewis5 Great Phoning Tips Everyone Can Use! With e-mails, tweets, blogs, texts and other easy electronic forms of communication becoming more mainstream, I couldn’t help but think now might be a great time for some old-fashioned, back to the basics, and tried and true tips for PHONING! Everyone ...
Views: 2296(2 votes) - How to Save Yourself from Drowning in the River of Thought - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever thought of killing yourself? Seriously. I have. A number of times over the course of my life in fact. If you've never had that thought before you'll probably think it's crazy, but if you have, you'll know exactly how sad, lonely, and hopeless it can feel. Whether you ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - Be On Time and Win More Business! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Lorraine PirihiHave you ever arrived for an appointment at the correct time only to be told the person you are seeing is running late? I'm sure that has happened to you on many occasions. In the story I'm about to relay to you, this incident happened to one of my clients recently. Gary and his wife arrived ...
Views: 1332 - When TRYING is simply just not good enough - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanAnthony Robbins once said, "If you can't, you must. If you must, you can." When it comes to taking control of life, successful people do not try. They make taking control a must. Think of a time when something in your life became a must. You just had to do it. There were no ifs, buts, or ...
Views: 5661 - On Stage...Off Stage - You are always on stage! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jonathan LewisOn Stage…Off Stage Ok. It’s time for the big meeting. Straighten your tie. Check your hair. Take a deep breath. On goes the biggest smile and… “Hello there! How are you today…” And you’re off and running. Ever seen this before? Ever been this before? It’s like ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - How to Create New and Empowering Habits in 21 Days: Change That Lasts a Lifetime - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Jill KoenigCan You Create a New Habit in 21 Days? "Fake it 'til you make it." We've all heard the cliche for approaching something that seems out of reach. There may be some method to the madness of that approach. But have you ever given much thought to what it takes to bridge the gap between where ...
Views: 2992(5 votes) - Getting LUCKY - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanMost people attribute success to luck. Though I agree that there is always an element of luck involved, I am a believer that success is more of a science rather than luck alone. In many cases, what ever it is you are striving for, it has been accomplished by someone before you in some way, shape ...
Views: 2122(3 votes) - 4 Steps to Wake Up on the Right Side of the Bed - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Tom WeberWhen you wake up, your brain's alpha waves are powerfully flowing. No other time of the day is more influenced by our own actions and thoughts than right now. Again, we have the great ability to program how we feel. The first 32 seconds after you awake are the most sensitive. Many people ...
Views: 7045(4 votes) - God's Dictionary: Procrastinate - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsProcrastinate pro- = for + -crastin = tomorrow In my counseling practice, people have consistently asked me about a cure for procrastination. It always reminds me of that old vaudeville joke, “Doctor, it hurts when I do this.” “Don’t do that!” There really is only one ...
Views: 739(1 vote) - How to Start Your Day on the Right Foot - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Tom WeberFor most Americans, their day begins by being jolted awake by a 500 decibel alarm clock which they precede to pulverize by hitting the snooze button 4 to 5 times to get that so crucial extra 6 minutes of sleep. Then sleepwalk into a boiling hot shower to scald themselves awake, right into a mad ...
Views: 1424(4 votes) - No Motivation to Exercise?? Its All in the Mind! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Sheryl BardYou know that you should be exercising, you know how good it is for you, you know how much better you feel when you do it. WHY CAN'T YOU JUST DO IT!! How many times have you stuck to an exercise program for a few weeks or maybe even a few months and just started to really feel and see the ...
Views: 4464(2 votes) - RSVP or Répondez s’il-vous-plait - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Diane CraigTranslation: please respond A client writes: There seems to be a lot of confusion about RSVP. I noticed this with two invitations I recently sent out. The first was to an intimate bridal shower at my home, and the second, to a costly destination wedding. I understand my experience was ...
Views: 1718 - Can Your Mind Shape Your Body? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Jake RhodesWe’ve all done it. We’ve all decided that *now* is the time to begin an exercise program. How long does it typically last though? A week, a month…occasionally a little longer. Why does this happen? You start working out with the intention of remaining dedicated and sticking with it, yet soon ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - Prejudging - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottFor those who are employed in professional selling, prejudging can be an occupational hazard that has the potential to be dangerous and harmful to one’s income earning potential and their reputation. Prejudging, is forming a mental impression of a customer regarding their ability and desire to ...
Views: 5723 - Make a Decision! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rena GreenbergHave you ever had a habit that you wanted to get rid of? Maybe biting your nails or smoking cigarettes or snacking? Or perhaps right now you have a positive habit that you want to create in your life – maybe you want to start exercising, or become a better listener, or start eating healthier ...
Views: 1448(1 vote) - You Are Not Your Habits - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Rena GreenbergHow often have you compared yourself to someone else, only to fall short in the comparison? Do you imagine that if someone else doesn’t have the destructive habit of perusing through the fridge at midnight that they are somehow more evolved than you? We are all a collection of habits. We ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - Maslow for the Modern World - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt is becoming more and more difficult to escape. Phones follow us wherever we go, e-mails ping and blackberries call to us with abbreviations as various TV’s bark for us to “call now!”. Our garages are filled with more cars that take us to more places in less time than we somehow used to ...
Views: 1133(2 votes) - How is "Knowing Your Limits" Limiting You? - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Gail BarkerI’ll bet the title question has you just a little stumped. Maybe perplexed. And maybe not. Regardless, the idea of limits is what we’re going to explore in this article. More specifically, we’re going to look at limits in the context of how you create your life. One of the things that ...
Views: 1990(1 vote) - How to Keep Your Hard Earned Success - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lynn MooreCan you count the times you have... - stopped smoking and some time later started again - attempted to get rid of unhealthy weight and quit the program before you got to your goal - reached a healthy weight goal then, over time, gained it back - stopped abusing a legal or illegal drug or ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Top 10 Ways to Create Your Own Skip Day - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tracy PhaupIf you're like most people the idea of actually following the suggestions in this article would probably have you clutching your heart or gasping for air. I get butterflies in my stomach just writing about it! But that's part of the power in Creating Your Own Skip Day - it will ...
Views: 948(2 votes) - You Will Change - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner DavenportWhen you start to focus on what you desire – YOU WILL CHANGE! “Things do not change; we change.“~ Henry David Thoreau ~ As you start to focus on what you desire – your behaviors will begin to change. And as you begin to reach your goals and receive your desires – you will change. If ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - Keep it Current - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Greg ReidPeople often ask me, “Are you living for the now?” Answer: Heck NO! Wish I could. Bet you do too, that is why you are reading this…the good news is it appears we are BOTH working on it. Imagine all the time wasted worrying of the past, imagine the moments lost – fearful of the ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - Daily Exercises To Improve Short Term Memory - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Martin MakThe key to improving short term memory is intention. Here are some tips and techniques to get you started. In any given situation, if you perceive the circumstance or information to be important and you intend to recall it later, you can then make your choice to focus on it, interact with it to ...
Views: 4885(4 votes) - To Your Health - Healthy Habits for Living the Good Life - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Diane BabcockIt may seem like we never learn absolutely everything about our bodies and how to best take care of them, but there are some good guidelines as well as other people's experiences that can help immensely. Health A healthy body starts with healthy thoughts. We can see how our own body ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - The Ten Beliefs You Want to Have to Succeed in Business and Life - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Catherine FranzBeliefs are the foundation from which we stand. They are formed through experience, observation, heritage, and environment. They dictate our reactions and actions. If we are stressed it is due to a belief plus an experience for which we gave a meaning too. If we are angry, it is because we had ...
Views: 2325(3 votes) - Your Patterns and Default Setting - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Roger SeipIn the coaching relationships I have with our clients, the major problem I see is that individuals end up in the same place - over and over and over again. They mean to save money and build wealth, only to end up (again) with “too much month at the end of the money.” They’ve lost the same 15 ...
Views: 1508(3 votes) - Running Late - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Robin WrightLiving a life out of balance can become a habit. A life that lacks focus and direction will soon become unbalanced. When this repeatedly happens this unbalance actually becomes the norm. It can begin to feel comfortable. One major area that tends to quickly become unbalanced is your daily ...
Views: 1513(3 votes) - When Old Habits Reemerge – Think Peppermint! - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneAre you proud of yourself that you no longer lose your temper, bite your fingernails, or have a messy desk? Perhaps you feel as if you have finally arrived since you no longer wait until the last minute to "do your homework". But have you ever thought that you were finished with a pesky old ...
Views: 2332(10 votes) - It's Time To Change Your Focus - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Kim SmithHave you ever noticed just how easy it can be to find yourself focusing on what you haven't yet accomplished? Do you know what I mean? You're lying in bed at night thinking about your to-do list and saying to yourself, "OH, I didn't get this done, and I didn't get that done ...
Views: 1233(3 votes) - To Sleep or Not to Sleep: The Economy’s Effect on American Sleep Habits - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsPeople are not sleeping well these days. My clients complain about it, my friends complain about it, and even my parents complain about it. As a former insomniac, I thought I should give some tips in today’s blog about how to resolve this important issue. Lack of sleep ages the body like no ...
Views: 811 - 4 Barriers to Overcome for Growth - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Roger SeipWhat ever your goals are, they all boil down to one thing- you want GROWTH! Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step towards seeing positive results. I thought it might be helpful to make you aware of four barriers that must be overcome to experience any kind of real growth. These are ...
Views: 1275(4 votes) - How to do Slow-Motion Forgiveness; Self-forgiveness 101, the Missing Manual - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Bruce DicksonSlow-Motion Forgiveness ~ Duplication Encouraged Also posted on NVC site HERE: https://www.cnvc.org/blog/2012/11/12/slow-motion-forgivenessservice-mark-nvcers-duplication-encouraged Self-forgiveness 101, the Missing Manual Slow-Motion Forgiveness HealingToolbox.org, Best Practices in ...
Views: 2552(10 votes) - Making Happiness a Habit - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Cindy Loughran"What we call the secret of happiness is no more a secret than our willingness to choose life." Leo Buscaglia Do you know someone who always seems happy? Always makes the best of every ...
Views: 2927(1 vote) - How to Stay "Revved Up" - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Judi MoreoHow to Stay “Revved Up” The Positive Alternative in a Negative World By Judi Moreo Most of us experience our highest levels during the morning hours, when we are refreshed from a good night’s sleep. Therefore, our sharpest and clearest thinking is usually in the morning. On the other hand, ...
Views: 2079 - Obstacle or Opportunity: Overcoming Six Challenges to Change - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Cindy LoughranWhy is change so hard? We say we want to change a particular behavior. We know we will benefit from the change. Yet, we continue to do what we’ve always done and we continue to get the same results we’ve always gotten. And, the longer we do it, the more frustrated and disappointed in ...
Views: 2010 - Start Now to Change Your Bad Relationship Habits - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Susie and Otto CollinsHabits. We've all got them. Some of our habitual ways are beneficial and others can limit or even harm us. Couples can also fall into habits or tendencies in their relationship. It might be the assumptions you each tend to make about one another. It could be the habitual ways you two usually ...
Views: 5762 - 5 Things to Do to Take Care of You - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Shela SkarpAll too often, people put the care and well-being of everyone else ahead of their own. When you spend all of your time on others and none on yourself, you become energetically depleted, stressed out, even physically ill or dis-eased. These are messages from your body telling you to take time ...
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